What would you choose between attending a Hazmat course or to compete for your Expert Soldier Badge(ESB)?

2024-06-29T16:31:47-04:00

A few months ago I filled out what was needed to attend the Ammo-62 Technical Transportation of Hazardous Material course scheduled 8 September for two weeks. Approximately two months later I received word the Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) competition will be in September around the same time as the HAZMAT course. I haven't received an email reservation on the course but currently it's with Division. On one hand I want to do the ESB because 60 promotion points will definitely help with getting promoted. On the other hand, I'm sure being Hazmat certified will help benefit the unit in some sort of way. What advice can you give on this?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 29 at 2024 4:59 PM

2024-06-29T16:59:43-04:00

ESB is more beneficial for your career and only comes around once in awhile. The hazmat course is run 10-12 times a year at all major installations.

Response by SSG William Jones made Jun 29 at 2024 5:08 PM

2024-06-29T17:08:10-04:00

Good advice from Top Bradshaw, 1SG Private RallyPoint Member. I recommend you take it, brother.

Response by SPC Dave Janis made Jun 29 at 2024 8:27 PM

2024-06-29T20:27:03-04:00

Hazmat Course, you will use that away from the Military, and if you are a trans soldier, that will help you when you go to get your CDL and TWIC Card

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 30 at 2024 11:00 AM

2024-06-30T11:00:28-04:00

I've seen responses giving the pros for both sides. It's what you're planning on going forward. Are you going to retire from the Army or are you going to ETS in the near future. I was That driver while stationed in Germany. I was licensed for every thing in the motor pool, Hazmat was just another of my additional duties. Having the cert didn't make any difference once I was discharged medically. New bling on the uniform is a better career move.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 30 at 2024 2:19 PM

2024-06-30T14:19:25-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Hazmat Sounds More Useful after You Get Out!

Response by SSG Eric Blue made Jun 30 at 2024 4:59 PM

2024-06-30T16:59:45-04:00

Based on what you're giving me here, I'd go for ESB. Both look good, both can enhance your career, and HAZMAT can be beneficial outside of the military as well. But getting HAZMAT and being able to compete for ESB is like comparing a stray cat to a g--damn unicorn! You're ALWAYS gonna see that stray cat, but how often do you get to see a unicorn?!? I can almost guaranteed that if you compete, you're gonna get recognition. And if you win, your world is gonna open up! That as, provided your chain of command and NCO support channel actaully care about you. Who knows? If you compete and especially of you win, that may bump you to the top of the order of merit list for a lot of different things. No matter what direction you choose to go in, I wish you the best luck that I can offer.

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2024-07-01T01:16:29-04:00

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Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2024 10:43 AM

2024-07-03T10:43:57-04:00

The Expert Soldier Badge (ESB) would be an absolute priority for a career. The Hazmat courses come and go. Infact, you might be taking a number of them by the time your career is over.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 3 at 2024 6:27 PM

2024-07-03T18:27:10-04:00

What are your army career goals?